Big Lagoon Kiwanians sponsor Wreaths at Barrancas Cemetery
Big Lagoon Kiwanians sponsor Wreaths at Barrancas Cemetery
The Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon is well into the planning for its annual Wreaths Across American program, part of a nationwide charity that delivers wreaths to all 50 states. Big Lagoon Kiwanians solicit memorial wreath sponsorships specifically for Barrancas National Cemetery onboard NAS in Pensacola and will place the wreaths on veterans’ headstones in December on National Remembrance Day. For more info, call (850) 207-1217.
Every year, the club organizes the distribution of over 12,000 wreaths with the help of volunteers, including youth groups.
The goal is to not only to honor the brave men and women who have fought for our country but also to teach young people about the sacrifices veterans have made throughout history.
Barrancas is the resting place for a variety of troops, including 251 African-American soldiers who fought during the Civil War.
Big Lagoon State Park
Concerts continue Oct. 5
The Big Lagoon State Park Fall Concert Series continues on Oct. 5 with a performance from Hiroya Tsukamoto, a highly touted singer and guitarist from Japan and Dennis Hall’a One Man Band Show. The concert starts at 6 p.m. at the park amphitheater. The series, being held in conjunction with Sunshine State Concessions, concludes on Nov. 2 with a line-up that will feature Patchouli & Terra Guitarra. Tickets may be purchased online at squareup. com or at the event. Tickets are $18 for one person, and $30 per couple, plus park entry fees.
Perdido Bay Baptist
Community Fest Oct. 13
Perdido Bay Baptist Church will host a Community Fest & Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. on the church campus, located at 12600 Sorrento Rd. in Pensacola.
The event will include 40 Vendors with custom crafts, one-of-a-kind items and artwork, a fish fry, a bake sale and live music. The Big Red Bus Bloodmobile will also be on site. Your blood donation helps trauma, surgery, and chemotherapy patients in local hospitals. For more info, call 850-492-2604.